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Congratulations to Business Development Institute on a powerful 2025 Business Development Week Gala! This year’s theme, Leadership Unleashed, shined through as outstanding businesses, leaders, and partners were recognized for their impact and commitment to economic inclusion. From inspiring awardees to thought-provoking Biz Talk speakers, the evening celebrated perseverance, collaboration, and community.

Thank you, @bdipdx for hosting this signature event with us—we’re honored to be part of a night that uplifts and empowers so many.

Venue: @avenueportland
AV Production: @theavdepartment
Graphic Design: @teamtwirl
Catering: @pearlcateringpdx
Performance:Espacio Flamenco

#businessdevelopmentweek #portlandnonprofits #oreongnonprofits #nonprofitevent #gala #awardsdinner #videoprojection #projectionwall #lightingdesign #audiovisualproduction #eventproduction #eventvenue #pdxeventvenue #pdxeventspace #portlandeventvenue #portlandeventspace

Don't miss our next DP Summit on June 4th with three timely sessions and a terrific speaker lineup.

Register today! » https://bdiworks.org/events-calendar/#!event/2026/6/4/development-procurement-summit

Breakthrough Brunch sparked some great conversations today!! ☕✨

Participants spent the morning learning practical #HR onboarding strategies from Marcia Torres, Imagen Talent Solutions and walked away with valuable tools to help strengthen their onboarding processes from day one.

A big thank you to Marcia for sharing your expertise, thoughtful tips, and helpful handouts. Your insights will help businesses stay aligned, create stronger employee experiences, and implement onboarding best practices with confidence. 🙌

Breakthrough Brunch sparked some great conversations today!! ☕✨

Participants spent the morning learning practical #HR onboarding strategies from Marcia Torres, Imagen Talent Solutions and walked away with valuable tools to help strengthen their onboarding processes from day one.

A big thank you to Marcia for sharing your expertise, thoughtful tips, and helpful handouts. Your insights will help businesses stay aligned, create stronger employee experiences, and implement onboarding best practices with confidence. 🙌

Breakthrough Brunch sparked some great conversations today!! ☕✨

Participants spent the morning learning practical #HR onboarding strategies from Marcia Torres, Imagen Talent Solutions and walked away with valuable tools to help strengthen their onboarding processes from day one.

A big thank you to Marcia for sharing your expertise, thoughtful tips, and helpful handouts. Your insights will help businesses stay aligned, create stronger employee experiences, and implement onboarding best practices with confidence. 🙌

Last week’s 38th Annual Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs (OAME)Trade Show & Awards Luncheon was something special… From the theme, “Different Roots, Shared Growth,” to the energy in the room and OAME’s powerful reminder that “EVERYBODY’S IN, NOBODY’S OUT!”💛 — the entire event felt rooted in community, connection, and opportunity.

(And yes… we’re still thinking about that catchy custom #OAME song “The Power of We”!)🙌

#BDIpdx loved being part of the trade show and connecting with so many businesses, partners, and community leaders doing meaningful work across the region. We’re also incredibly proud to celebrate two award winners from the BDI membership community: 👏 👏 Berrien Concrete LLC and 👏 👏 Agape Community Insurance Agency.
Seeing our members recognized for their leadership and impact made the day even more special.

Thank you, 🙏 OAME, for creating such a welcoming and inspiring space. We’re already looking forward to next year! Cheers!

We’re hosting four events across May, June, and July—each one built to support and connect our community.

Check us out — we’d love to see you there.

➡️ Breakthrough Brunch – May 14

➡️ DP Summit – June 4

➡️ Membership Mixer – June 25

➡️ Summer Connections – July 23

🔗 Register to save your spot: https://bdiworks.org/events-calendar/#!calendar

#BDIpdx #smallbusinessgrowth #training #education #networking

#SmallBusinessWeek is the perfect time to recognize the drive, resilience, and impact of local entrepreneurs. Today, we’re excited to introduce BDI Member @JessicaMillican of @MomentumProcurementGroup (MPG). Jessica’s career is a clear example of what being driven really looks like. From day one, she’s pushed herself to learn, grow, and exceed expectations—even when others didn’t see the potential right away. She began her customer service journey at RadioShack in 2001, starting in an entry-level role and quickly rising through the ranks. Within three years, she helped turn one of the lowest-performing stores in the district into the #1 location. In a largely male-dominated environment, where expectations for a young woman were often low, Jessica stayed focused. She learned every product, every service, and leaned into every opportunity to lead. Her drive wasn’t just about proving others wrong—it was about proving to herself what was possible.

That mindset carried forward. After investing in her growth through leadership training with Dale Carnegie, Jessica joined MPG in 2010 in a support role. Within two years, she stepped into managing key accounts and began building her own book of business. Today, she thrives on building relationships and working with a team and company she truly believes in. Like many small business leaders, Jessica wears a lot of hats. Recently, MPG has taken on major operational changes, including a new backend system, website, and expanded services. The challenge has been real—but so has her response. By getting organized, embracing new project management tools, and learning to delegate and ask for help sooner, she’s kept the business moving forward.

MPG is a woman-owned, minority-owned, family-run business, and that foundation is what drives Jessica most. Built alongside her mother-in-law and now joined by other family members, the vision is clear: grow sustainably, expand services, and create something that lasts for generations. Jessica is driven not just by success but by building something meaningful, together.

BDI is member-focused and community-driven. Visit our website at bdiworks.org to explore Membership levels.

#SmallBusinessWeek is the perfect time to recognize the drive, resilience, and impact of local entrepreneurs. Today, we’re excited to introduce BDI Member @JessicaMillican of @MomentumProcurementGroup (MPG). Jessica’s career is a clear example of what being driven really looks like. From day one, she’s pushed herself to learn, grow, and exceed expectations—even when others didn’t see the potential right away. She began her customer service journey at RadioShack in 2001, starting in an entry-level role and quickly rising through the ranks. Within three years, she helped turn one of the lowest-performing stores in the district into the #1 location. In a largely male-dominated environment, where expectations for a young woman were often low, Jessica stayed focused. She learned every product, every service, and leaned into every opportunity to lead. Her drive wasn’t just about proving others wrong—it was about proving to herself what was possible.

That mindset carried forward. After investing in her growth through leadership training with Dale Carnegie, Jessica joined MPG in 2010 in a support role. Within two years, she stepped into managing key accounts and began building her own book of business. Today, she thrives on building relationships and working with a team and company she truly believes in. Like many small business leaders, Jessica wears a lot of hats. Recently, MPG has taken on major operational changes, including a new backend system, website, and expanded services. The challenge has been real—but so has her response. By getting organized, embracing new project management tools, and learning to delegate and ask for help sooner, she’s kept the business moving forward.

MPG is a woman-owned, minority-owned, family-run business, and that foundation is what drives Jessica most. Built alongside her mother-in-law and now joined by other family members, the vision is clear: grow sustainably, expand services, and create something that lasts for generations. Jessica is driven not just by success but by building something meaningful, together.

BDI is member-focused and community-driven. Visit our website at bdiworks.org to explore Membership levels.

Psst... the early bird price expires TODAY. 👀

I'm leading a workshop and I want you there! 🙌

"First Impressions that Last: How to Build an Onboarding Process That Works from Day One Through Day 90"

We're breaking onboarding down into three phases so it actually makes sense and feels doable, no matter the size of your team.

You'll walk away with:
✨ A framework for Day 1, Week 1, and Days 30–90
✨ Ways to make new hires feel genuinely welcomed
✨ Simple systems that work for small businesses
✨ Templates and checklists ready to use right away

Non-members get in for $20 today only. It goes up to $35 tomorrow. Link in comments to register! ⏰

#BreakthroughBrunch #OnboardingTips #HRStrategy #SmallBusinessOwner #PeopleFirst #TalentManagement #WorkplaceCulture #NewHire #HRProfessional #BusinessDevelopment #ImagenTalentSolutions #PortlandBusiness

There's still time to sign up for BDI's #BreakthroughBrunch workshop "First Impressions that Last: How to Build an Onboarding Process That Works from Day One Through Day 90"... and we've got a special promo just for you—but it expires tommorow! ⏰ $20 early bird pricing through April 30th for non-members. $35 afterwards.

Don’t wait! Sign up today and learn from Marcia Torres, Imagen Talent Solutions —a true expert in #hiring, interviewing, #HR foundations, and talent systems ✨» https://bdiworks.org/events-calendar/#!event/2026/5/14/breakthrough-brunch

You'll learn how to set clear expectations, support new team members, and build a stronger foundation from the start. This session breaks onboarding into three phases: Day 1, Week 1, and Day 30–90. We'll cover:
➡️ what to include in an onboarding plan, how to make new hires feel welcome, and ways to set clear goals and expectations early on.
➡️ examples of simple systems small businesses can use to keep new team members engaged, confident, and set up for success.
➡️ attendees will leave with templates and checklists they can use right away.

This year’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference brought together incredible leaders for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and real connection. Attendees walked away with tangible, practical tools to strengthen their teams and workplace culture—and a renewed sense of energy and purpose. We’re grateful to everyone who showed up ready to learn, share, grow and have fun!

And a big thank you to our speakers and partners for helping make this experience possible—we couldn’t do it without your support. 🙌

📸 Take a look at more moments from the conference: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSjF2

This year’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference brought together incredible leaders for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and real connection. Attendees walked away with tangible, practical tools to strengthen their teams and workplace culture—and a renewed sense of energy and purpose. We’re grateful to everyone who showed up ready to learn, share, grow and have fun!

And a big thank you to our speakers and partners for helping make this experience possible—we couldn’t do it without your support. 🙌

📸 Take a look at more moments from the conference: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSjF2

This year’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference brought together incredible leaders for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and real connection. Attendees walked away with tangible, practical tools to strengthen their teams and workplace culture—and a renewed sense of energy and purpose. We’re grateful to everyone who showed up ready to learn, share, grow and have fun!

And a big thank you to our speakers and partners for helping make this experience possible—we couldn’t do it without your support. 🙌

📸 Take a look at more moments from the conference: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSjF2

This year’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference brought together incredible leaders for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and real connection. Attendees walked away with tangible, practical tools to strengthen their teams and workplace culture—and a renewed sense of energy and purpose. We’re grateful to everyone who showed up ready to learn, share, grow and have fun!

And a big thank you to our speakers and partners for helping make this experience possible—we couldn’t do it without your support. 🙌

📸 Take a look at more moments from the conference: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSjF2

This year’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference brought together incredible leaders for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and real connection. Attendees walked away with tangible, practical tools to strengthen their teams and workplace culture—and a renewed sense of energy and purpose. We’re grateful to everyone who showed up ready to learn, share, grow and have fun!

And a big thank you to our speakers and partners for helping make this experience possible—we couldn’t do it without your support. 🙌

📸 Take a look at more moments from the conference: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSjF2

This year’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference brought together incredible leaders for meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and real connection. Attendees walked away with tangible, practical tools to strengthen their teams and workplace culture—and a renewed sense of energy and purpose. We’re grateful to everyone who showed up ready to learn, share, grow and have fun!

And a big thank you to our speakers and partners for helping make this experience possible—we couldn’t do it without your support. 🙌

📸 Take a look at more moments from the conference: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCSjF2

Day 2 is going strong at BDI’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference! We’re diving into the New York Times bestseller Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen, guided by BDI board members Nina Jones & Kimberly Sutton and the awesome Paula Tappan SPHR, SHRM-SCP of Fortis Construction who led the session, Leadership Trifecta: Delegation without losing control.

Everyone’s exploring the art and science of receiving feedback well…so far, so good. And being at the coast doesn’t hurt either—always refreshing! 🌊

Let’s see what Day 3 brings!

Day 2 is going strong at BDI’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference! We’re diving into the New York Times bestseller Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen, guided by BDI board members Nina Jones & Kimberly Sutton and the awesome Paula Tappan SPHR, SHRM-SCP of Fortis Construction who led the session, Leadership Trifecta: Delegation without losing control.

Everyone’s exploring the art and science of receiving feedback well…so far, so good. And being at the coast doesn’t hurt either—always refreshing! 🌊

Let’s see what Day 3 brings!

Day 2 is going strong at BDI’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference! We’re diving into the New York Times bestseller Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen, guided by BDI board members Nina Jones & Kimberly Sutton and the awesome Paula Tappan SPHR, SHRM-SCP of Fortis Construction who led the session, Leadership Trifecta: Delegation without losing control.

Everyone’s exploring the art and science of receiving feedback well…so far, so good. And being at the coast doesn’t hurt either—always refreshing! 🌊

Let’s see what Day 3 brings!

Day 2 is going strong at BDI’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference! We’re diving into the New York Times bestseller Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen, guided by BDI board members Nina Jones & Kimberly Sutton and the awesome Paula Tappan SPHR, SHRM-SCP of Fortis Construction who led the session, Leadership Trifecta: Delegation without losing control.

Everyone’s exploring the art and science of receiving feedback well…so far, so good. And being at the coast doesn’t hurt either—always refreshing! 🌊

Let’s see what Day 3 brings!

Day 2 is going strong at BDI’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference! We’re diving into the New York Times bestseller Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen, guided by BDI board members Nina Jones & Kimberly Sutton and the awesome Paula Tappan SPHR, SHRM-SCP of Fortis Construction who led the session, Leadership Trifecta: Delegation without losing control.

Everyone’s exploring the art and science of receiving feedback well…so far, so good. And being at the coast doesn’t hurt either—always refreshing! 🌊

Let’s see what Day 3 brings!

Day 2 is going strong at BDI’s #LeadershipRecharge Conference! We’re diving into the New York Times bestseller Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen, guided by BDI board members Nina Jones & Kimberly Sutton and the awesome Paula Tappan SPHR, SHRM-SCP of Fortis Construction who led the session, Leadership Trifecta: Delegation without losing control.

Everyone’s exploring the art and science of receiving feedback well…so far, so good. And being at the coast doesn’t hurt either—always refreshing! 🌊

Let’s see what Day 3 brings!

Bringing on a new hire? Your onboarding process can make or break their success.
Join us for our upcoming #BreakthroughBrunch session: How to Build an Onboarding Process That Works from Day One Through Day 90 and learn how to set clear expectations, support new team members, and build a stronger foundation from the start.

Designed for small business owners ready to grow their teams with intention.
📅 May 14, 2026 from 10:30am - 12:30pm
🔗 To save your spot, register today: https://bdiworks.org/events-calendar/#!event/2026/5/14/breakthrough-brunch

Bringing on a new hire? Your onboarding process can make or break their success.
Join us for our upcoming #BreakthroughBrunch session: How to Build an Onboarding Process That Works from Day One Through Day 90 and learn how to set clear expectations, support new team members, and build a stronger foundation from the start.

Designed for small business owners ready to grow their teams with intention.
📅 May 14, 2026 from 10:30am - 12:30pm
🔗 To save your spot, register today: https://bdiworks.org/events-calendar/#!event/2026/5/14/breakthrough-brunch

Another #BizExpoWest tradeshow in the books! 🙌 We had a great time yesterdayconnecting with so many small businesses and sharing how BDI can support their growth—reach out if you’d like to learn more about BDI! » https://bdiworks.org/contact-us/

#bdipdx #SmallBusiness #PDXCommunity